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OUPV Deck General | SEA SCHOOL 2025/2026 | 172 Questions | Fire Safety, Seamanship, Raft Procedures, Propulsion Systems

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This comprehensive document presents 172 fully answered and exam-aligned multiple-choice questions from the Deck General section of the OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) exam, as taught in SEA SCHOOL courses and updated for the 2025/2026 testing cycle. It serves as a high-quality study guide for aspiring captains preparing for the USCG 6-pack license. Topics are organized around the essential operational knowledge required by the U.S. Coast Guard and include: Fire safety and extinguisher protocols: CO₂ usage, fire triangle, Class A/B/C fires, convection spread, and foam limitations Liferaft procedures: righting upside-down rafts, painter line activation, hissing valve sounds, and hydrostatic release Line handling and deck operations: bollards, cleats, chocks, knots (bowline, becket bend, figure-eight), faking, flemishing, and snapback prevention Vessel maneuvering and propulsion: rudder response, advance and transfer, propeller side force, pivot points, right-hand propeller behavior, and twin-screw vessel handling Navigation rules and emergency communication: proper use of VHF Channel 16, Securité/Pan-Pan/Mayday calls, EPIRB activation, sound signal meaning Environmental and legal compliance: pollution laws, oil spill reporting to NRC, life jacket regulations, backfire flame arrestors, and Coast Guard licensing carriage rules Anchor and mooring skills: determining proper scope (5–7 times depth), anchor part identification, chafing gear placement, and nylon vs. manila line behavior This guide closely mirrors the format and depth of the actual exam, making it ideal for structured self-assessment and group review. Who it's for: OUPV (6-pack) license candidates enrolled in USCG-approved courses Students of SEA SCHOOL, Chapman School, SUNY Maritime, and California Maritime Commercial operators, charter captains, fishing guides, and safety officers preparing for maritime credentialing Anyone needing a complete review of deck operations, safety protocols, and seamanship basics in line with USCG standards This all-in-one resource ensures candidates are fully equipped to understand vessel safety, maneuverability, emergency readiness, and maritime regulations. Keywords: OUPV deck general, SEA SCHOOL 2025, liferaft procedures, fire extinguisher rules, USCG 6-pack exam, mooring lines, faking a line, rudder pivot point, chafing gear, anchor scope, right-hand propeller, snapback safety, fire triangle, EPIRB use, VHF Channel 16, pollution placard, flemishing, surge line handling, manila vs nylon rope, bollard and cleat, twin-screw vessel

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SEA SCHOOL-OUPV "DECK GENERAL" 2025/2026
Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Solved
1. Righting Strap: To turn over an inflatable raft that is upside down, you should pull on the_______.
2.Signals that must be sounded when being towed in restricted visibility: The
international Regulations for preventing collisions at sea contain_______.
3.Do nothing - the painter will cause the life raft to inflate and open the container: Your
ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable life raft has bobbed to the
surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. What action should you take?
4. Remove the locking pin: To discharge a CO2 portable fire extinguisher, the operator must FIRST_______.
5.C) Electricity: All the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT_______.
A) Oxygen
B) Heat
C)Electricity
D)Fuel
6.D) all of the above: Inflatable life rafts are less maneuverable than lifeboats deu to
their_______. A) Shape
B) Shallow Draft
C) Large sail area
D) All of the above

7.A) It is visible for a shorter time than a fuel oil spill: Which statement is TRUE of a
gasoline spill?
A) It is visible for a shorter time than a fuel oil
spill B) It is not covered by the pollution laws

C) It does little harm to marine life
D) It will sink more rapidly than crude oil
8.National Response Center (USCG): Regardless of local requirements/regulations,
when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to _______.
9.Removing combustibles from the endangered area: The spread of fire is prevented by
_______.
10. Standing on the CO2 bottle, holding the bottom straps, and throwing your weight backwards: If
an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by _______.
11. righting strap: To turn over an inflatable life raft that is upside down, you should pull on the _______.

, 12. Use a portable CO2 extinguisher: You are fighting an electrical fire on board. You should secure
the power, then_______.
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